RF Design EngineerCambridge (4 days onsite)3-6 months (with strong extension potential)£55-£80 per hour (Outside IR35)About the RoleWe''re working with a global leader in mission-critical communications, to find a highly skilled RF Engineer to join their engineering team in Cambridge.This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge RF designs within critical communication systems, contributing directly to innovative products used worldwide.What You''ll Be DoingDesigning and developing discrete RF circuits (including Fgen/VCO, TX and RX)Supporting RF validation and testing across the full development life cycleWorking on integrated product development, collaborating across multidisciplinary teamsSolving real-world challenges including component selection, obsolescence, and redesignContributing to high-performance systems operating in the 400-900 MHz rangeWhat We''re Looking For Strong recent experience in discrete RF design (especially Fgen/VCO, TX, RX circuits)Proven background in RF validation and testingHands-on experience across 400-900 MHz frequenciesSolid understanding of the RF components market, including obsolescence managementExperience working on integrated products (not just isolated modules or gain blocks)A collaborative team player with excellent communication skillsDesirable but not essentialExperience with TETRA/PMR systemsKnowledge of LTE (2-5 GHz) module or chipset integration/designExperience in EMC debugging and resolution